1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor - Shipping

Simon-; Riverside Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Simon & Schuster US is seeking a 1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor - Shipping in Riverside, NJ. The role leads 5–10 dock staff, ensures accurate palletizing, manifesting and shipping, and monitors daily quotas and safety protocols. Weekend OT may be required to meet projections.

The position requires a college degree or equivalent experience, supervisory background, and proficiency with MS Office. Forklift and pallet jack certifications are preferred, with strong communication abilities essential.

Qualifications

• College degree or commensurate work experience.
• Supervisory experience in a distribution warehouse.
• Experience meeting daily quotas/standards.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 5–10 employees on a shipping dock handling palletizing, packing, and paperwork.
• Monitor continuous distribution flow to domestic and international customers.
• Prepare and ship orders according to wave schedule and projections.
• Support all department tasks to meet daily projections.
• Oversee dock scanning and full-case duties on weekends as needed.
• Maintain safety and policy adherence at all times.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Distribution warehouse experience

Meet daily quotas

Effective delegation

Excellent communication

Education

College degree or commensurate work experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor - Shipping

Riverside, NJ 08075, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

DUTIES :

• Supervise 5-10 employees in a distribution environment on ashipping dock, the employeesare responsible for: palletizing cartons, metering orders, manifesting paperwork, wrapping, staging, loading, working reports, following company policy/procedures & safety measures and staying for OT as required
• Monitor the continuous flow ofdistribution to customersbothdomestic/international
• Prepareand ship orders according to work flow agenda (wave schedule); meeting dailyfinancial projections.
• Participatedailyin all work relateddepartment tasks when and where needed to reach projections.
• Responsible for scanning on the dock
• Oversee all departments/employees from 3am-5am
• Oversee Full Case duties on Saturday and when needed throughout the week

REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree or commensurate work experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience workingin a distribution warehouse
• Experience delegating work
• Experience meeting daily quotas/standards
• Ability to work well and effectively under pressure
• Equipment certifications: forklift and pallet jack
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• MS office, including intermediate Access capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to motivate employees
• Ability to adhere to all safety standards & company policy/procedures
• Ability to stand on feet for entire shift and walk long distances
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• WorkdailyOT and weekends as needed
• Schedule flexibility as work dictates

SCHEDULED WORK HOURS: 1st shift:- Tuesday-Saturday 3:00am-11:00am (Saturday would be 5am-1pm)

LOCATION: Riverside

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [insert contact information]. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies , including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.